Employment Coach - Van Nuys
Company: Integrated Resources Institute
Role summary
Employment Coach - Van Nuys is a role at Integrated Resources Institute in Los Angeles, California, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-19. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Employment Coach - Van Nuys
- Company
- Integrated Resources Institute
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-19
You’ll love this opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by helping them navigate the job market and build rewarding careers. It is an ideal starting point if you want to get into human services, as it values your empathy and dedication over a formal degree.
Job description
J ob Details
Job Location: North Hollywood, CA
Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Schedule: Varied schedule, up to 30 hours per week
Company Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FT only)
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (FT only)
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Spending Account (FT only)
Retirement Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (FT only)
Flexible Schedules
Position Summary
Want to make a difference in someone's life? Responsible and caring individual needed to mentor and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites, and job development for individuals seeking employment in the San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles County area.
We have the following positions open in the San Fernando Valley:
North Hollywood/Burbank - Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North Hollywood/Burbank/Hollywood - Availability Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
North Hollywood/Chatsworth
North Hollywood/Woodland Hills
Sherman Oaks - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 AM - 5:30 PM
North Hollywood
Van Nuys/Chatsworth
Van Nuys
Starting Rate $24.00/hour. Plus mileage and cell phone reimbursement + bonus incentives for job placements $100-600 (prorated)
** Doesn't work with your schedule? We have other opportunities for you! Please visit irioc.org/careers to view open positions in your area**
In the Employment Coach role, you will be support someone with:
Job development, including resume building, practice interviews, learning new employability skills
Transportation to and from work, and assistance with accessing their community
Maintaining employment and productivity
Discovering their interests, skills, and employment goals
Creating a meaningful daily schedule by working with their circle of support
Above all, we are all about building healthy relationships. One of your main goals will be to develop a friendly professional and respectful relationship with the person(s) you are assigned to, as well as to help them build positive relationships with their co-workers, roommates, and neighbors.
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Employment Coach is responsible for carrying out all directives that come from the Support Manager, their Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors. The highest priority is to ensure all IRI persons served service and support needs are met.
The Employment Coach provides mentorship to the people we serve. Their main goal is to ensure they are providing the best services possible, including a priority focus on health, safety, and quality of life services.
The Employment Coach will be skilled in providing job development and on-the-job supports, that is guided by PBIS and Instructional Support Strategies. Their main goal is to assist the individual and their circle of support in securing a competitive integrated job that is in line with their skills and talents.
The Employment Coach will support their manager in gathering information during their supports that lead to meaningful and Individualized Support Plans (ISP) for the people we serve.
The Employment Coach will utilize digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searching to meet the needs of each individual’s long-term employment goals.
The Employment Coach will ensure that strong and effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites are maintained.
Skills and Qualifications
Two years of college or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred but not required.
Experience supporting people with disabilities preferably in community integrated settings (plus
any additional experience).
Strong organization, communication and writing skills. Must be proficient in the use of computers and online platforms as some services are provided remotely.
Positive behavior support training experience preferred.
Commitment to full inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
Commitment to integrated employment for all persons with disabilities.
Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
A comprehensive paid training program is provided at the time of hire and an ongoing basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions of the job are denoted. The Employment Coach assumes the following responsibilities under the direction of the Support Manager and in collaboration with other members of the leadership team.
Understands and practices IRI’s mission and embraces person-centered values.
Demonstrates respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members) and IRI colleagues.
Assumes competence and builds esteem in all interactions with IRI people served.
Implement a normalized community integrated employment focused service.
Develop integrated work schedules.
Find integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placement.
Provide encouragement for meaningful employment related activities to the person served.
Conduct frequent job site analysis - pre, during and post-employment.
Implement adaptation strategies and devices based upon individual need.
Provide typical and specialized healthcare needs (medication, hygie
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